Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 215: To ask the Minister for Transport if the National Roads Authority has submitted its report on the southern port access route to his Department; when he will bring proposals to Government to implement the findings of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4041/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21.

Two reports were commissioned by the NRA in 2000 and 2002 on the feasibility of constructing the Eastern Bypass. In the context of the launch of Transport 21 in November 2005, the NRA engaged consulting engineers to update these studies by undertaking a further engineering and feasibility study of the Bypass. This study examines possible route options, forecasts traffic demand and examines scheme costs for the various options examined. It has recently been completed. The report is currently being examined by my Department.